Low milk prices and payment delays are forcing part of the Scottish farmers to part with the business, writes.
over the past few months, the financial burden on farmers very quickly grew, dairy prices fell to the lowest level since 2007. This is due to the Russian ban on food imports from the West, as well as withdrawal from the market of China, the magazine writes.
the largest in the UK dairy cooperative First Milk said about the delay in payments to farmers for two weeks for the sake of creating " a stronger business platform ".
analysis of the National farmers ' Union of Scotland, this step has caused extreme pressure on the industry." It's unfortunate that they decided to do It, when milk prices are Low, it would be better if they did It earlier, " said the head of the dairy Department of the organization of Gary Mitchell. In his vision, certain farm will be closed due to financial issues. Mitchell tried to convince British clients to help manufacturers and more to buy Scottish cheeses.
the head of the lobbying group Farmers for action, " David Handley called the situation in industry is terrible.
Western countries since March has repeatedly imposed punishment on a number of Russian politicians, businessmen and organizations because of the position of Russia in Ukraine. The last case of the use of such practices began in December limits, when the head of the U.S. announced an economic blockade of the Crimea, and in the sanctions List included a number of famous figures from the Crimea and Eastern Ukraine.
A list of Russian Citizens and organizations that previously fell under the sentence, the material of the Fins news
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